Stockholm - the capital of Sweden, amazingly picturesquenorthern beauty" town. Everyone who has ever visited Stockholm has a great desire to return here again. The only metro in Sweden was opened in 1950, today there are 100 stations on different branches. The metro in Stockholm cannot be called just a subway - it's a whole work of art! All travelers want to stay longer in the subway, take beautiful photos as a keepsake and consider various creative works. Stockholm metro is worth the traveler to set aside at least a day for his research.
For those who for some reason cannot go to Stockholm to enjoy the riot of colors and unforgettable views, we have compiled this selection. Spend some of your time on a virtual tour of ten memorable places! We bring to your attention a rating of the most beautiful metro stations in Stockholm with a photo.
10. Stadion
Opening date: September 30, 1973
Stadion - station related to the red line. The authors of this station, as can be seen in the picture, like to make various forms, bright colors and combinations the basis of their work.
In the middle of the station, on the surface of the grotto, a rainbow is painted, all the arches of the station are painted in blue. It was chosen for a reason, blue carries a meaning. Blue is, first of all, the color of the sky. Despite the fact that we are below the ground, it’s worth it to rise a little to see a clear sky above us, and, perhaps, a miracle of nature - a rainbow. Stadion is located near the Olympic Stadium.
9. Näckrosen
Opening date: August 31, 1975
In translation Näckrosen means "water lily". The station is on the blue line. A beautiful exposure immediately in the middle of the platform catches your eye. The artist depicted her water lilies, stones, glazed bricks, and, of course, the lake.
On the floor you can read a variety of quotes: Fedor Dostoevsky, Harry Martinson, Arthur Lundqvist and others, so if someone likes to speculate, you must definitely look under your feet!
In Näckrosen you can admire the paintings - there are 16 of them. Pictures with different contents are behind the glass.
8. Rissne
Opening date: August 19, 1985
Rissne located on the blue line. There are not many supporting structures for the walls here, so a feeling of expanded space is created. The station is light and pleasant, the metro platform consists of a history textbook, so everyone has the opportunity to penetrate the history and learn about what they have already forgotten.
The station is decorated with handwritten inscriptions with historical events that begin from 3000 BC to the present. On the historical tape you can find out about the events that influenced our world. The text was written in different colors, which is interesting - each of them carries a meaning. Blue, for example, stands for knowledge, and pink for culture.
7. Rådhuset
Opening date: August 31, 1975
Station photos Radhuset can be seen in the collections of almost all the travelers who were in Stockholm. Color played a big role for the artist, the station is made in powdery pink colors, which can be seen in the bowels of the Atlas Mountains in Africa.
The main idea was that the person who looked at the station could find on the platform a variety of traces of what happened here for the entire existence of the city.
For example, to the right of the escalator is a broken brick wall. Previously, there were rooms where tanning was carried out (until 1905).
The station is decorated in the style of pop art, in the walls you can see baskets and firewood, and shoes that hang directly from the ceiling are the artistic elements!
6. Odenplan
Opening date: October 26, 1952
Station Odenplan located on the green line of the metro system. Travelers are delighted after staying at this station! Indeed, she is a work of art. The floor was created from a cement mosaic, which includes shades of green.
On the walls are two glass mosaics. The paintings were originally shot on a camera, and after they were processed and transferred to glass.
Mari Rantanen gave the name to her work “Odin's Garden"(One is the supreme god in Scandinavian mythology). The artist painted here the ceiling, walls and floor. A very interesting idea is the coating of prints located on the walls with glass.
5. Hallonbergen
Opening date: August 31, 1975
Station decoration Hallonbergenlocated on the blue line is a metal sculpture, as well as images in the form of children's drawings.
Hallonbergen translates to “raspberry mountain", Which reminds us of games, words and fantasies. In order for travelers to enjoy the view, artists have collected many children's drawings. Then, they were transferred, painting with brushes, to the light walls of the station.
Here you can see not only children's art, consisting of drawings, but also a variety of inscriptions, the highlight of which is mistakes.
4. T-Centralen
Opening date: August 31, 1975
T-centralen located in the blue branch, located under the department store and Åhléns, as well as under the Centralposten post office.
The arches of the cut-out station in the rock are not finished and their shape is far from ideal. The walls and arches were painted blue. Peter Ulov decided that deep blue for the station was the best color. People can come here and relax after the bustle of the city.
In each arch there are various drawings. Most often, indicating the name of the station in the search engine, you can see photos of the walls, which are painted with stylized images of twigs with leaves, as well as silhouettes of builders.
3. Tekniska Högskolan
Opening date: September 30, 1973
An interesting station decorated with art objects. Its design is dedicated to scientific discoveries and the laws of nature.
Station Tekniska högskolan belongs to route T14 of the red line. The theme of the station does not leave indifferent those who are used to thinking and love philosophy. Her theme is 4 Platonic elements (+5 - ether), science. For each, a specific sculpture was built in the form of various polyhedrons. There is a musical instrument, and a Newtonian apple, and the solar system.
By the way, the theme of Tekniska Högskolan was chosen for a reason - the station is located near the Royal Institute of Technology.
2. Tensta
Opening date: August 31, 1975
Tensta It has a cave-like room, it is painted with poems mixed with drawings in the form of animals, inscriptions in various languages. Very touching and nice station. Funny animals also appear here as sculptural compositions.
Tensta is located on the blue line. Helga Henshen worked on her design for almost a year, and her brother helped her in this creative endeavor. They painted all the walls with light paint, and then painted them with brushes.
Here you can see the sculpture - a wonderful family of penguins, and on the platform of the northern type there are signs with the word “Solidarity»In 18 languages.
1. Kungsträdgården
Opening date: October 30, 1977
Located Kungsträdgården in the blue branch. Kungsträdgården Station is a true environmental miracle. It is not only impressive in its appearance, but also the deepest of all - the researchers found that the station is home to an independent ecosystem.
Visually, the station cannot be compared with others in the presence of vivid contrasts: on the walls are works of art, the ceilings are decorated with mosaics, relics of ancient houses are put on the walls, which were demolished when reconstructed central Stockholm. The reconstruction included carved columns, fountains, intricate statues and much more.